Rodney and Mary Ann Marcantel joke that they’ve tried every weight-loss program ever developed. But their weight was no laughing matter.“Mary Ann had serious weight-related health issues,”Rodney says, “and many of my relatives suffered from poor health brought on by being overweight.” So when Rodney started dropping pounds on the ShapeWorks™ products, he says, “I knew this was our answer to a healthy future.”“We’d both been battling weight problems forever.”Despite Rodney’s initial success, he recalls, “Mary Ann was skeptical, having been disappointed by weight-loss programs before.” So Rodney sent his wife to work with a shake. And when Mary Ann called just hours later, Rodney knew she had come around. “She said, ‘I don’t know what’s in this thing, but I feel incredible!’And I told her, ‘So do I.’” Now, Rodney and Mary Ann are enjoying healthy, vibrant lives. “I’m so glad I tried that first shake,”* he says. “We describe ShapeWorks™ products in one word–wow!”Here's how:Always remember the connection between health and weight.Knowing that you’re improving your health is a great motivator to stick with your program.Commit, commit, commit!Favorites:Formula 1 Dutch Chocolate shake–with soy milk,frozen yogurt and vanilla and almond extracts;Rodney & Mary Ann MarcantelRodney:Before: 202After: 15745 pounds lost

Mary Ann:Before: 189After: 13950 pounds lost

*These results are not typical. Individual results will vary.

I went from wheezing my way up a staircase to training for a marathon!”Eli Akiba knew he was putting on weight. The self-described “chocoholic” had been giving in to his powerful sweet tooth more and more, and he even started taking naps just to get through the day.“With my weight over 200 pounds, my wife was really worried about me.”“When I started on the ShapeWorks™ products,” recalls Eli, “I was having a hard time just making it up a flight of stairs.” But the energy boost he felt on the programwas so strong, Eli participated in a marathon a few months later. “Because of a knee injury, I only made it 18 miles,”Eli says. “But considering the shape I was inbefore, what a great success that was!” Eli went on to drop 44 pounds, add 10 pounds of muscle and slim his waist from a size 38 to 31.“I’m training again for this year’s marathon!” Eli exclaims.*How I Did It:Don’t fight my sweet tooth–enjoy two snacks a day, like Protein Bars.Make my shake really delicious by adding frozen raspberries.Enjoy great, low-fat snacks–like unsweetened applesauce and nonfat ricottacheese with vanilla extract, a pinch of cinnamon and a squeeze of chocolate syrup!Before: 209After: 16544 POUNDS LOST*These results are not typical. Individual results will vary.posted by Herbalife Independent Distributor Malaysia at 5:02 PM0 commentsThank you Nizam (HERBALIFE)http://www.herbalvitality.info/cmd.php?af=427846

“I never imagined I could look like this.”Cristina Hernandez had only one goal in mind when she started taking the ShapeWorks™ products. “I really wanted to lose weight,” she says. “The increased energy and improved health were wonderful benefits,” says the mother of three, “but my main priority was changing my body.” As a waitress, Cristina got plenty of exercise at work. “I was running around all day,” she explains. But to get the body she wanted, Cristina needed better nutrition.“All it took was doing exactly what my Sponsor told me.”“When I started my program with my Sponsor’s help,” Cristina recalls, “my figure started looking great–not too skinny, just fit and trim. I was so excited!” And Cristina wasn’t the only one who noticed. “Everyone wanted to know what I wasdoing to look so good.”*“Take each day one at a time and you'll get to your goal before you know it.”Here’s How:● Favorites: Formula 1● Stay on track each day by figuring out ahead of time when and where you’regoing to have your shakes and snacks.● Show off your results a little–the positive feedback you get will help keep you motivated.Cristina HernandezBefore: 180After: 13545 POUNDS LOST*These results are not typical.Individual results will varyposted by Herbalife Independent Distributor Malaysia at 4:53 PM0 commentsSunday, February 05, 2006My testimonial for using the products through pregnancy.Throughout my pregnancy, i took the Herbalife products.The formula 1 shake i took one per day or if i felt i needed an extra boost, i'd have a second shake. I did not suffer from any morning sickness nor suffered from bloating or swollen ankles which tend to come up during the last couple of months. My doctors were really pleased with how my pregnancy was going. They said i was in better shape than some women ten years younger than me.After a short labour, i had our son luke. The hospital food was not the most appetising and i was really pleased when tony brought me in a couple of shakes to build my strength up again.Throughout breast feeding, i was taking one or two shakes each day to keep up my energy levels as it is quite a draining thing to do !Whilst breast-feeding i increased my water intake to between 2.5 and 3 litres of water on the advise of my midwife, to ensure i was producing plenty of milkfor our baby.Luke thrived on it, putting on 4 lb in 4 weeks!! Our midwife and health visitor were really pleased with his development.To help me loose the extra couple of lb. i put on through pregnancy, i am back on 2 shakes per day and one small food meal. The protein bars come in very handy if i feel i need a little extra boost.By taking the products, i had a really healthy pregnancy that allowed me to be working our herbalife business right up to the day before luke was born. This was as well as running after our 3 year old daughter Dominique.The most important thing was that i had good health and energy throughout the 9 months and had a beautiful healthy baby boy.Because of my experience of taking the herbalife products duringmy pregnancy, i have 4 customers who have fallen pregnant are still continuing to take the products as i did.They are all blooming itgerry mearsNote: You can safely use the Herbalife products as nutritional supplements while pregnant and breastfeeding, but it's not advised that you take the products to actively try and lose weight.When trying to lose weight on the products, we would normally advise you to replace two meals with our nutritious meal replacement shake. While pregnant or breastfeeding you can replace one meal with the shake or have the shake as a health drink snack to enhance your health.posted by Herbalife Independent Distributor Malaysia at 11:00 AM0 commentsSaturday, January 28, 2006“I was a milkshake addict.”Mitchell GoroffFor computer consultant Mitchell Goroff, traveling–and the loneliness that camewith it–was a big part of the job. “Being on the road, I missed my family,” he recalls, “and I’d deal with it by treating myself to milkshakes.” Soon, Mitchell reached 250 pounds. “When I saw that number on a scale,” he explains, “I knew it was time to get serious about losing weight.”“My waist went from a size 44 to a 34.”“Before,” Mitchell says, “when my son and daughter coaxed me into playing outside, I’d be wiped out after five minutes. Now, they get tired before I do!” Mitchell’s results also changed the way he buys clothes. “I shed 10 inches from my waist,” he explains, “and went from an extra-large shirt to a medium.”And, because of the ShapeWorks™ products, the self-described milkshake addict wentfrom virtually no exercise to lifting weights and running several times a week.*“The best part is that I love these shakes!”Here's how:Listen to testimonials first. You go in believing it can work, and it’ll work.Find the shake flavor you love. That can make all the difference.Favorites:Formula 1Before: 250After: 19159 pounds lost*These results are not typical. Individual results will vary.posted by Herbalife Independent Distributor Malaysia , Selangor (Batu Caves)at 12:12 PM0 comments

Note: Adding one to three level tablespoons of protein supplement powder to your meal replacement shakes can add up to 15g of high quality proteinhttp://www.herbalvitality.info/cmd.php?af=427846posted by Herbalife Independent Distributor Malaysia at 11:45 AM0 commentsLose Extra Pounds Put On After PregnancyAlong with the love and joy of having a newborn, Carmen experienced something she didn’t expect—unhappiness from not being able to lose the extra pounds she had put on during her pregnancy. Carmen and Alfredo were first introduced to Herbalife products because Alfredo had digestive problems. As he began to feel better, Carmen realized they could further benefit from Herbalife by losing their unwanted weight through the ShapeWorks™ Program.“My whole body was reacting badly to all the different diets I was putting it through.”Prior to Herbalife, Carmen felt numerous physical ill effects from fad diets and knew that she was causing her body harm. But, when she began the Shapeworks™ Program with Total Control®, she never felt like she was on a diet.“Most diets are about not eating this or that, but with Herbalife I was eating five times a day.”Carmen finds that the Shapeworks™ line of products works because it concentrates on nutrition and overall health for long-term weight loss. Herbalife products leave you satisfied, so you make better food choices."Our lives are totally different!”Having both reshaped their bodies, Carmen and Alfredo also improved their energy, enhanced their self-esteem, and created a livelier atmosphere at home for their family.“We now have the confidence to be proud of who we are.”Today, Carmen is 74 pounds lighter and her husband 98 pounds. While their family still eats many of the same foods they used to enjoy, the trio has incorporated more fruits and vegetables into the mix. Carmen loves the fact her entire family looks and feels better than ever before.*“It’s about so much more than losing weight—now we’re happy and healthy, too.”How We Did It:Regular exercise–both aerobic activity and weight training.Continued use of Herbalife’s weightloss products– including the ShapeWorks™ one-shake-a-day maintenance plan.AlfredoBefore: 300After: 20298 POUNDS LOSTCarmenBefore: 197After: 12374 POUNDS LOSThttp://www.herbalvitality.info/cmd.php?af=427846

http://www.herbalvitality.info/herbalife-malaysia/batu-caves.htmposted by Herbalife Independent Distributor Malaysia at 11:26 AM0 commentsLose Weight After PregnancySpring had always kept herself in shape. But after giving birth to twins–babies four and five– Spring couldn’t lose the excess weight she gained during the pregnancy. Eventually, Spring’s stress from her inability to shed the pounds led to depression. After seeing her mother achieve amazing weight-loss results using Herbalife, Spring decided to give the program a try.Q: You’ve said your mother provided the inspiration you needed to try Herbalife. How’d that happen?A: My mom told me to start using Herbalife, but she really didn’t have to. I was already inspired by how much weight she lost, how great she looked and how much her health improved after using Herbalife herself.Q: What changed in your life as a result of Herbalife?A: Everything changed. I went from depressed to happy, from tired to energetic–and from fat to thin! After my last pregnancy, I barely had the energy to get through the day, let alone play with my five kids. Today, I have energy to burn, my depression is gone, and I even make healthier food choices.Q: Why do you think Herbalife worked where other programs didn’t?A: Two reasons. First, Herbalife is simple. That makes staying on it much easier than with other weight-loss programs. Second, I experienced results right away. I felt more energy my first day on Herbalife–and I’ve felt great ever since!Q: Congratulations on your success. Any weight-loss tips?A: Drink lots of water!Loving LifeMaking her Herbalife shakes even tastier: “I love to add berries or banana to myshakes for extra flavor.” Enjoying a healthier life: “I exercise every day now, make healthier food choices and stay away from fried foods and sugar.” The best thing about Herbalife: “It’s given me more than enough energy to keep up with my five children!”*Before: 163 poundsAfter: 115 pounds*The weight-loss testimonials presented are applicable to the individuals and are not a guarantee nor are they typicalposted by Herbalife Independent Distributor Malaysia at 11:22 AM2 comments

Are you getting the right protein intake?Thank goodness for proteinWe need protein in our diet to stay strong and healthy. If we don't eat enough our bodies will steal it from our muscles and organs. In fact, protein is essential for the development of our muscles, which lead to an increase in the burning of calories.Our muscles could be described as fat furnaces as they keep our metabolism running high.Too many fast releasing carbohydrates lead to weight gainTraditionally we were taught that carbohydrates should provide our body with its primary supply of energy. However, many people have confused fast releasing carbohydrates (pasta, cakes) and slow releasing carbohydrates (whole grains, vegetables) eating too many of the former-the tempting, convenient, tasty variety! Most of us lead sedentary lives, so any excess energy from carbohydrate-rich food) is stored as fatOptimize your protein intake in your diet and lose weight!Remember to:1. Eat regular meals spaced throughout the day2. Choose slow releasing carbohydrates foods3. Increase your intake of live foods (fresh fruit and vegetables)4. Identify your body's protein needs and consumethe amount you needHow much protein do I need?On average:Women need 100g of protein in diet per dayMen need 150g protein in diet per dayContact us on +6019-3463559 for a personalised programmeHow can Herbal Vitality help me?If you tried to get all the protein you need from foods such as meats, you would consume too many calories, because these protein rich foods come with extra fat calories.Protein-enriched meal replacement shakes, Protein Supplement Powder and High Protein Low Carbohydrate snack products, contain protein sources which are easily absorbed and assimilated, and which allow you to reach your body's protein requirements without those unwanted calories.Easy and convenient to follow the programme, so will fit into a busy lifestyle. For example, easy to take a shake for breakfast (in milk or juice or yoghurt) to help balance blood sugar levels, rather than skip breakfast altogether. Its fast food for smart people!http://www.herbalvitality.info/herbalife-malaysia/batu-caves.htmposted by Herbalife Independent Distributor Malaysia (019-3463559)at 10:58 AM0 commentsReduce grains and sugar to lose wieght and improve healthFor several million years, humans existed on a diet of animals and vegetation. It was only with the advent of agriculture a mere 10,000 years ago - a fraction of a second in evolutionary time - that humans began ingesting large amounts of sugar and starch in the form of grains (and potatoes) into their diets.Indeed, 99.99% of our genes were formed before the advent of agriculture; in biological terms, our bodies are still those of hunter-gatherers.While the human shift to agriculture produced indisputable gains for man - modern civilization is based on this epoch - societies where the transition from a primarily meat/vegetation diet to one high in cereals show a reduced lifespan and stature, increases in infant mortality and infectious disease, and higher nutritional deficiencies.Contemporary humans have not suddenly evolved mechanisms to incorporate the high carbohydrates from starch- and sugar-rich foods into their diet. In short, we are consuming far too much bread, cereal, pasta, corn (a grain, not a vegetable), rice, potatoes and rice cakes, with very grave consequences to our health.Making matters worse, most of these carbohydrates we consume come in the form of processed food.That 65% of Americans are overweight, and 27% clinically obese, in a nation addicted to sesame seed buns for that hamburger, with a side of French fries and a Coke, is no coincidence. It is not the fat in the foods we eat but, far more, the excess carbohydrates from our starch- and sugar-loaded diet that is making people fat and unhealthy, and leading to epidemic levels of a host of diseases such as diabetes.If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, chances are very good that the excess carbohydrates in your body are, in part or whole, to blame:Excess weightFatigue and frequent sleepinessDepressionBrain fogginessBloatingLow blood sugarHigh blood pressureHigh triglyceridesWe all need a certain amount of carbohydrates, of course, but, through our addiction to grains, potatoes, sweets and other starchy and sugary foods, we are consuming far too many. The body's storage capacity for carbohydrates is quite limited, though, so here's what happens to all the excess: they are converted, via insulin, into fat and stored in the adipose, or fatty, tissue.Any meal or snack high in carbohydrates generates a rapid rise in blood glucose. To adjust for this rise, the pancreas secretes the hormone insulin into the bloodstream, which lowers the glucose. Insulin is, though, essentially a storage hormone, evolved over those millions of years of humans prior to the agricultural age, to store the excess calories from carbohydrates in the form of fat in case of famine.Insulin, stimulated by the excess carbohydrates in our overabundant consumption of grains, starches and sweets, is responsible for all those bulging stomachs and fat rolls in thighs and chins.Even worse, high insulin levels suppress two other important hormones - glucagons and growth hormones - that are responsible for burning fat and sugar and promoting muscle development, respectively. So insulin from excess carbohydrates promotes fat, and then wards off the body's ability to lose that fat.Excess weight and obesity lead to heart disease and a wide variety of other diseases. But the ill effect of grains and sugars does not end there. They suppress the immune system, contributing to allergies, and they are responsible for a host of digestive disorders.They contribute to depression, and their excess consumption is, in fact, associated with many of the chronic diseases in our nation, such as cancer and diabetes."this article was provided free from http://www.herbalvitality.info/herbalife-malaysia/batu-caves.htm, subscribe now contact us (+6019-3463559) You Can Use it".posted by Herbalife Independent Distributor Malaysia at 10:37 AM0 commentshttp://www.herbalvitality.info/cmd.php?af=427846